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Notre Dame football: Five coaches who could realistically replace Brian Kelly

By Ben Belden

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles calls a play in the 2nd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles calls a play in the 2nd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Chris Petersen – Head Coach, University of Washington

Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen looks on against the Portland State Vikings during the first half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen looks on against the Portland State Vikings during the first half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

A really good option could be Chris Petersen, currently of the University of Washington. Petersen has elevated the Huskies to a current top-10 ranking. Prior to becoming the coach at Washington, Petersen was the head coach of Boise State when the Broncos were contending for BCS bowls.

The positives for Petersen are endless: He coaches in the Pac-12, which means he is already very familiar with two of Notre Dame’s perennial rivals in USC and Stanford. He has a track record of elevating his team to their highest potential. Finally, he runs an offense that would fit well with Notre Dame’s current roster.

Notre Dame is certainly a step up in the coaching hierarchy, but Petersen hails from the West Coast, which could potentially be reason for him to stay in the Pac-12, at least for awhile longer.

Possibility Grade: B

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